Hermosa happiness

Honorable mention

by Ute Roepke Lorenz

Dedicated to Turner, Ty, and Kalea Conrad

Hermosa is a lovely place.

For some it is a perfect space

Enjoying work and play each day

Where ev’rybody wants to stay.

Let’s go to see Hermosa Beach!

Here’s a town in easy reach

For surfing, volleyball, and fun

While some enjoy a ‘Greenbelt’ run.

The Strand is busy ev’ry day

With bikes and strollers on the way,

And standup paddlers in the ocean

Delight the eye with perfect motion.

For just a couple weeks each year

There are tall dunes beside the pier

Kids of all ages slide and play,

While parents have a lovely day.

Swimming along the beach is fine –

Especially in summertime.

A whale might join you any day

While going southward faraway.

Enjoy your fishing at the pier –

And meet with friends from far and near.

Then watch the dolphins going by

And all the seagulls flying high.

Lovely sunsets bring peace of mind –

And take away the daily grind.

When sailboats drift across the sea

It’s happiness for you and me.

Let’s not forget Hermosa Fair —

Or race excitement in the air.

At Christmas time with lights so bright,

Pier Plaza is a joyous sight.

The Plaza sparkles by day and night –

An evening out is a true delight.

Old friends – new friends – enjoy the food

Which is so plentiful and good.

A million thanks, Hermosa Beach!

I’m glad you are in easy reach.

For sports and fun all through the year,

And memories so grand and dear.

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